... days ago and recovery is coming along just fine. But for the last day or two I've begun having what feels like electric shocks in my toe! It doesn't hurt, but sometimes the jolt is so strong my foot actually jumps. ... (6 replies)

... inion even though my insurance didn't mandate it. After getting a second opinion, both Podiatrists thought I was ready and in need of surgery, so I scheduled my surgery for a few months out. I could have scheduled it earlier but wanted to wait till the weather got a little nicer to avoid getting around on crutches in snow. ... (11 replies)

... where both Good Samaritan and Whipps Cross University Hospital both have wound care speciality I don't know if either are a part of your National Health Services or not. Believe me the latter is far better than here because this whole process is costing a fortune. ... (11 replies)

... I was on crutches for a long time last year. I also spent a few months in a walking boot with one crutch. I can relate to what you experienced when you tried to shop the other day. ... (240 replies)

... osteotomy and 2 hammertoe corrections. I was on crutches for 6 weeks. First 2 weeks I had a plaster type cast and last 4 i had an air cast. After x rays at the 6 week mark my Pod said I was okay to bear weight. ... (12 replies)

... I'm 3 weeks post op today. I have not been weight bearing at all. I was total NWB with crutches and a "half" cast for 2 weeks. Last Thursday I got a "walking boot" but I still have to use the crutches and the "boot" allows no weight bearing. ... (10 replies)